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Contents
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Connecting DashLink Adapter Cable
to Vehicle's Diagnostic Port
Page 4
Connecting DashLink Adapter Cable
Page 5
Page 6
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and Paper Logbook
Page 9
Troubleshooting DashLink
© BigRoad 2015
DashLink Install Guide
DashLink Install Guide - Page 1
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• 1-888-305-8777 •
support@bigroad.com
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
DashLink Device Page 5 Attach DashLink Device to Vehicle Page 6 Linking Vehicle and DashLink Page 8 DashLink Driver Card and Paper Logbook Page 9 Troubleshooting DashLink DashLink Install Guide - Page 1 www.bigroad.com/dashlink • 1-888-305-8777 • support@bigroad.com © BigRoad 2015... -
Page 2: Dashlink Solution Components
DashLink Solution Components BigRoad DashLink DashLink Adapter Device Cable suitable for vehicle Android Device with Cable Ties BigRoad app version 7.0 (optional) or higher DashLink Install Guide - Page 2 www.bigroad.com/dashlink • 1-888-305-8777 • support@bigroad.com © BigRoad 2015... -
Page 3: Locating Vehicle's Diagnostic Port
The diagnostic port is a 6-pin, 9-pin or 1-pin connector located under the dash to the left or right of the steering column - or - to the left of the driver’s seat. DashLink Install Guide - Page 3 www.bigroad.com/dashlink • 1-888-305-8777 • support@bigroad.com... -
Page 4: To Dashlink Device
Connect DashLink Adapter Cable to DashLink Device Plug in the male DB15 connector on the adapter cable to the female DB15 connector on the DashLink device. Rotate to fully tighten the plastic screws. DashLink Install Guide - Page 4 www.bigroad.com/dashlink •... -
Page 5: Attach Dashlink Device To Vehicle
Avoid mounting the DashLink device within 2” of any metal fairings, to prevent interference with GPS signal. If the DashLink device must be mounted near a fairing, ensure the sticker side of the device faces away from the fairing. -
Page 6: Linking Vehicle And Dashlink
Turn on the vehicle. Press “Connect DashLink”. Ensure the DashLink device is found and the VIN that is shown matches the VIN of the vehicle. If no VIN is shown, ensure the Device ID that is shown matches the value printed on the DashLink device. - Page 7 Link successfully connected” Verify the green GPS LED on the DashLink device is solid, not flashing. A solid green LED indicates that DashLink has been able to acquire a GPS signal. Flashing green indicates a GPS signal has not yet been acquired.
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Page 8: Dashlink Driver Card
Step 6: DashLink Driver Card and Paper Logbook A DashLink Driver Card comes with your installation kit. If you have not www.bigroad.com/ received your DashLink Driver Card, simply go to driver-card and download the “AOBRD Driver Card”. Print a copy and put it in the vehicle. - Page 9 DashLink device. DashLink Green GPS LED is Flashing The DashLink built-in GPS can take up to 2 minutes to acquire a signal when first con- nected to a vehicle. If after 2 minutes, the green GPS LED remains flashing, the Dash- Link may be mounted too closely to a metal fairing or bulkhead, which is blocking the signal.
- Page 10 BigRoad App Stuck “Reading Data From DashLink Device” Some older Android devices have unreliable Bluetooth support. Rebooting the device should allow the DashLink connection to succeed. DashLink Device Periodically Becomes Unavailable While in Use Ensure that your Android device is plugged into a charger while using a DashLink vehicle.
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